Families of Israeli hostages released by Hamas as part of the cease-fire agreement found their loved ones had undergone dramatic physical transformations during their more than two years in captivity.

The horror story of the torments endured by the 20 remaining living hostages freed Monday was clearly visible by their changed appearances, including shocking weight loss, sun-kissed complexions turned sickly pale, muscular physiques atrophied by inactivity and their once full, healthy faces now appearing gaunt and pallid.

Though many of the families ripped apart by the terror group have now been reunited , the former captives, despite their smiles and tears of relief now that the worst of their nightmare is over, have a long road to recovery ahead of them after 738 days of mistreatment

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